BMW X3 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4648 mm long, 1881 mm wide and 1661 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,715 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin offers standard single-zone automatic climate control and a colour display with iDrive controller. Cruise control with brake function is standard on higher models or available as an option. Parking sensors front and rear plus reversing camera are optional extras. Lane departure warning with collision alert and blind spot monitoring come in optional packages. No factory smartphone integration.
Boot space measures 550 litres with seats up and expands to 1600 litres when the 40:20:40 rear seats fold flat, giving a practical load area for everyday use.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg with unbraked at 750 kg and a 100 kg nose weight limit. Payload stands at 515 kg. The xDrive system and standard hill descent control support light trailer work and everyday hauling without special heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin offers elevated seating for a clear view and easy entry. Standard seats adjust manually for height and length. electric multi-way versions with memory are available, along with sports or comfort seats that feature contoured side bolsters for support. Rear seats split 40:20:40 and fold for space. Automatic climate control is standard, with optional two-zone and climate-comfort windscreen. Optional panoramic glass roof floods the interior with light. Plenty of storage, cupholders front and rear, and a solid long-distance feel for five adults make it practical to live with.
Combined fuel use 5.6 l/100 km (manual) or similar with auto for the xDrive20d.
Condition Based Service intervals, typically oil every 30 000 km or two years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2011): 88% adult, 83% child, 53% pedestrian, 71% assist.
Standard kit includes front/side/head airbags, crash-active front headrests, DSC with DTC, ABS, ISOFIX.
The xDrive20d diesel returns official combined consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 km with the manual gearbox and around the same or slightly better with the eight-speed automatic. Tank holds 67 litres. Real-world figures rise with mixed driving but stay competitive for an all-wheel-drive SUV of this size and weight.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. Sensors set oil and inspection needs. typical guidance is a minor service around 30 000 km or two years and a major one at double that. Brake fluid and filters follow the same flexible schedule. Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty was standard when new.
Safety is strong. The 2011 Euro NCAP test gave a full five stars. Standard equipment covers dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length head airbags, active front head restraints, three-point belts with pretensioners, ISOFIX anchors, ABS with brake assist, and Dynamic Stability Control linked to xDrive. Optional extras include parking sensors and camera.
Daily ownership is straightforward. The high seating position, large boot (550–1600 litres) and robust build suit family and long-trip use. Keep up with CBS prompts and use the correct Longlife oil to protect the turbo diesel. Run-flat tyres were common. check pressures regularly.
Length 4648 mm, Width 1881 mm, Height 1661 mm, Wheelbase 2810 mm (X3 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, The New BMW X3, October 2010, technical specifications, weights and top speed, The same document’s dimension drawing shows.